NTM-GB are committed to meeting our customers' specific needs with innovative solutions. An example of this is a recent vehicle refurbishment we completed for one of our valued customers, the municipal hire and repair company Trash UK.
Operators recognize that refurbishing refuse collection vehicles (RCV) can be more commercially viable than replacing them. In today’s market, where extending the life of equipment and managing capital expenditure is crucial, refurbishing existing equipment offers significant benefits. NTM-GB have a skilled team which offers a range of services, from replacing hopper floors to full body and lift refurbishments, making your vehicle look and perform like new. For added piece of mind, only genuine parts are used and all vehicles come with an NTM warranty. By opting for refurbishment, you not only save costs, but you also contribute to sustainability by extending the lifespan of your assets.
Trash UK approached NTM-GB to refurbish a 12-year-old NTM vehicle that was showing signs of significant wear and nearing the end of its service life. After thoroughly evaluating Trash UK's needs, NTM proposed a tailored solution that involved refurbishing their 7.5t K-Midi to align with their specific requirements.
The K-Midi is essential to their fleet due to its reputation as a compact, manoeuvrable vehicle that can easily access narrow and hard-to-reach areas, which seem to be a favourable option at present. The NTM aftersales team of service engineers carried out a complete refurbishment of the vehicle, removing the body from the original chassis to start the process. Following a visual inspection, the engineers proceeded to dismantle all components for assessment. New chassis to body wiring looms were installed, and the body was prepared before being mounted onto a new Isuzu chassis. Adjustments were made to fit the old-style body onto the new chassis, and once this was completed and the body reattached, the rebuilding process commenced.
Ryan Price, Business Development Director, Trash UK said: ‘The reason why we chose to refurbish an older vehicle body onto a new chassis was due to the professional approach given by NTM and the quick turnaround times.’
During the rebuild, reusable parts were retained, and unserviceable components were replaced. After the body was completed, it was fully resprayed and meticulously inspected to ensure it was of the highest quality. Final checks and decals were added before the vehicle passed its individual vehicle approval (IVA) test and was ready for the road.
Richard Harris, NTM-GB Service Manager, said: ‘It's impressive to see a 12-year-old vehicle restored to its original condition; some employees even mistook it for a new vehicle!
‘NTM worked closely with Trash UK to meet their requirements within budget. The before and after photos show a significant transformation, and it’s hard to believe the body is twelve-years old! We're very pleased with the outcome and look forward to working with Trash UK in the very near future, assisting with refurbishment on more of the vehicles in their fleet.’
Ryan added: ‘Our working relationship with NTM was excellent throughout the process. We were kept informed at each stage with photos, site visits, and a thorough handover of the completed vehicle. We have now delivered this vehicle to a customer who is unaware that this is not a brand-new vehicle off the production line – this goes to show the professional job that was carried out.’
This article first appeared in the Autumn issue of LAPV. To subscribe for free click here.
